2025 Australian Open Final: Sabalenka vs. Keys

[PhiEaglesfan712]

Will Sabalenka complete the 3-peat, or will Keys add her name to a long list of American legends with a grand slam title?

 

[kskate2]

Order of Play for Australian Open, Day 14 F Round, January 24, 2025

 

[the AntiPusher]

Maddie or Maddy vs Slapalenka ( I like Aryna, she is must see TV since the Sisters (Venus and Serena are not playing). WHO YA GOT! I have Madison taking this one!

 

[Vince Evert]

i wanna see Madison prevail in a shock 3-setter (ala 2016 AO Kerber's win vs. Serena), but have my doubts.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Louise Azemar Engzell from Sweden will be the chair umpire
Evonne Goolagong will present the trophy to the champion, 50 years after winning her second of 3 AO titles

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Sabalenka won the toss and will serve first,
Both players coming into the AO have won titles, Saba in Brisbane, Madison in Adelaide

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Dream start for Keys now with a double break, she has been on the front foot from the start of the match
Saba with 3DFs already, nerves playing a part, and looks tight
Keys 4-1 1st set

 

[britbox]

Sabalenka is beating herself right now. Double break for Maddy.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Madison with her new racquet , she should have changed awhile ago, more control of her serve and ground shots

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Keys is really taking the ball on and she is getting down low with her legs
To me Madison had to win the 1st set, she is in command so far of this match

 

[britbox]

Important hold for Saba. She's been overhitting all set - might just be settling down a little.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Madison on the front foot to serve for the 1st set 5-2

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Important hold for Saba. She's been overhitting all set - might just be settling down a little.

Saba can be her own worst enemy at times

 

[britbox]

Keys looking nervy for the first time.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Saba breaks back she is playing herself into the match
Saba to serve at 3-5 got one break back

 

[britbox]

I'll take a punt on Saba winning this set.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Stop with these DFs Saba,
Keys with a set point
Madison wins the 1st set 63

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I'll take a punt on Saba winning this set.

Bad luck Baron

 

[britbox]

I'll take a punt on Saba winning this set.

Lol. Keys breaks and wins the set.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Lets see if Saba can settle down?
Can Keys keep on the front foot and continue her winning ways after winning the 1st set 6-3